ZIP Code 07601

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Hackensack · Bergen County · New Jersey

Population
43,010

3,959/sq mi

Median income
$84,277

▲ 10% vs US

higher than 67% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$393,700

▲ 42% vs US

higher than 79% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
42.1%

Median age 41.8

Land area
10.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 07601 in Hackensack, New Jersey has a population of 43,010. The median household income is $84,277, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $393,700, 42% above the US average. 42.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07601 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.9 square miles in Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey. The area is home to 43,010 residents, producing a population density of 3,959 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07601 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07601 sits at $84,277 (31% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $49,360. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $393,700 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,911 per month, and 36.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07601 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bergen County, so you can benchmark 07601 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 07601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07601.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07601, Hackensack, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

43,010

Population

10.9

Area (sq mi)

3,959

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07601?

41.8

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

42.7%

Foreign-Born

White 30.6%
African American 19.1%
Asian 13.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$84,277

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$49,360

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

21,361

Total Housing Units

20,214

Occupied Units

1,147

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.6%
Renter 63.4%

$393,700

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,911

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07601 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 186
2021 +9.0% 203
2022 +10.1% 223
2023 +9.9% 245
2024 +5.3% 258

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 2,166 business establishments in ZIP 07601, employing approximately 36,589 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,720,272,000.

2,166

Businesses

36,589

Employees

$2.7B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 385 17.8%
Health care and social assistance 361 16.7%
Retail trade 200 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 198 9.1%
Construction 161 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 160 7.4%
Wholesale trade 155 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 121 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 114 5.3%
Finance and insurance 84 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 81 3.7%
Manufacturing 72 3.3%
Information 20 0.9%
Educational services 19 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 0.8%
Utilities 9 0.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.3%
Industries not classified 3 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
07603 Bogota, NJ 8,187 1.3 mi
07607 Maywood, NJ 9,555 1.3 mi
07606 South Hackensack, NJ 2,310 2.2 mi
07666 Teaneck, NJ 39,776 1.9 mi
07661 River Edge, NJ 11,340 2.6 mi
07644 Lodi, NJ 24,136 2.0 mi
07643 Little Ferry, NJ 10,626 3.0 mi
07608 Teterboro, NJ 67 2.6 mi
07662 Rochelle Park, NJ 5,530 2.1 mi
07604 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 11,842 2.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07601 in?
ZIP code 07601 (Hackensack) is located in Bergen County, New Jersey. Bergen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bergen-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07601?
ZIP code 07601 in Hackensack, NJ has a population of 43,010 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07601?
The median household income in ZIP 07601 is $84,277, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07601?
The median home value in ZIP 07601 is $393,700, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07601?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07601 is White at 30.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07601?
ZIP code 07601 has 2,166 business establishments employing approximately 36,589 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07601?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07601 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (385), Health care and social assistance (361), Retail trade (200). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07601?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07601 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07601?
In ZIP code 07601, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07601?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07601 is 28.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07601?
In ZIP code 07601, approximately 36.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07601?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07601 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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